About StratSimple
Strategic success comes down to two things: a clear plan and consistent execution. Most
organizations struggle with one—or both. StratSimple was built to close that gap.
By combining strategic planning technology with practical execution systems, we help
organizations move from ideas to action so strategy becomes something teams actually use.
A Practical Approach to Strategic Planning
Strong strategic planning isn’t complicated, but it does require the right structure.
It means bringing the right people into the conversation, asking better questions,
aligning around priorities, and staying focused over time.
StratSimple supports
that entire process, from early input to ongoing execution, so your strategy stays
measurable, adaptable, and relevant.
The Mission of StratSimple
To make high-quality strategic planning accessible and affordable, empowering more organizations to achieve their own missions and drive positive change.
The Team Behind the Platform
Our team brings together experience across technology, consulting, and mission-driven
organizations.
We’ve worked inside the environments our customers operate in,
which means we understand the real challenges of strategic planning.
That
perspective shapes how we build and apply strategic planning technology: simple where it
should be, structured where it needs to be, and always focused on outcomes.
Mike Burns
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Mike is a technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading organizational transformation. With a background in Computer Science and an MBA in Management Information Systems, he has spent more than a decade coaching teams on OKR frameworks and execution.
Alan Czysz
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Alan has extensive experience building cloud software across startups and large enterprises. His work with OKRs, along with 15+ years in nonprofit dog rescue, informs his approach to building tools that support mission-driven organizations.
Laura Smith
Head of Customer Success
Laura works closely with organizations to help them successfully adopt and use StratSimple. She brings experience in software training and support, along with a strong commitment to nonprofit impact.
Join Our Team
If you’re interested in building better strategic planning technology and supporting mission-driven teams, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Value
Our core values guide how we design our platform and support our customers.
Focus on What Matters
We prioritize meaningful work over busy work—whether in software development or strategic planning.
Make Progress Visible
Execution matters. We believe in finishing what matters and making progress clear and measurable.
Design for People
Technology should support people, not slow them down. We build tools that are intuitive, practical, and easy to adopt.
Keep Improving
Strategy evolves—and so do we. Continuous improvement is built into both our platform and our approach.
Keep It Simple
We remove unnecessary complexity wherever possible, so teams can focus on what actually drives impact.
Turn Strategy Into Action
We are here to help organizations like yours connect their organizational vision to day-to-day execution so strategy becomes part of how work actually gets done.
See How It Works for Your Organization
Get a guided walkthrough of the platform, ask your questions, and see how StratSimple fits your team and goals.